The stylist's home office is almost done except for one key piece (or more accurately-- four key pieces!), the chairs! I just want a simple white wooden chair with some great upholstery. Boy its a pain to find those within a reasonable price. Thrift shops to the rescue!
I went to Bangkal Makati in search for the perfect work seat for those very busy girls (stylist and her crew). I had fun looking around except for the heat! Oh my I think I lose a little weight with our nature's gift (or curse) -- outdoor sauna!
Anyway, here are the candidates:
Hello details! Love the curves on this one. P2000 each.
Understated traditional. P3000 each.
I want to take this home! P1000 each.
Sexy curves. This is such a steal! P3000 / 6 pcs! Can someone buy this already!
Hotel-ish lounge chairs. P2500 each.
Super sleek. P3700 each.
Can you guess which one we bought? Hint: Mix and match of 2 styles! So you'll probably assume that we didn't purchase the 3000/6 pcs based on my comment above. But I beg you, if you're looking for dining chairs, get those please!
Anyway, if you're going to shop at thrift shops, look past all the dingy woods and tacky fabrics, that's an easy fix! Buy a chair whose shape you love most. The chairs for this office will have a white ducco finish with some neutral fabric for the seat and back rest, and some peek of accent fabric. I can envision it so clear and I can't wait to finally have them done.
When I think about a dream space, it would always be a loft-ish inspired look where there are tons of light, ultra high ceilings and exposed beams in one big open space. That's where the word "dream" comes into play, because a space like that is soooo far from my reality! I would need to be filthy rich to have that dream, Haha... But I don't mind, I'll be contented with any place I could decorate and call my own. I'll make it my own.
But for my dream's sake, here are some inspiration homes that has some very lucky owners.
Graphic wall paper / blue walls / traditional-modern chairs / shabby chic table / exposed ducts
Not your typical combination, but it works so well!
Good gawd look at that ceiling! and drapery! and flooring! and fridge! and the colors! Okay you get it. This is one totally chic loft.
Not afraid of colors? These loud fun hues can breath and work well in a big space.
I want brick walls. It adds so much character to a room. This worn-out bricks brings warmth to this room. Or I guess that gorgeous chandelier helped too!
This room is so artsy and great despite all that exposed tubes and box. (you can change "despite" to "because of" on that last sentence too!)
I love this loft! Soft and feminine with lots of interesting pieces.
What a huge post! It's cool to have a detail like that if you have an equally huge room. A lot would find the airconditioner duct an eyesore, but I say it adds another layer to the space. Some kind of silvery jewel on the upper wall.
Now back to reality. I've been stalling on my posts and I hate myself for that. It's just a very busy (and happy) time for me. My first project is almost done (updates on that soon), and two new project is about to start. Yay! Thank you God. I'll promise to have a more real time posts on future projects. 'Til then....
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I love all the mix of styles in this very welcoming home office. Industrial looking wood beams, deep olive wall, textured ceiling, white shelves with traditional cornice, oriental inspired lamp, and modern frames! With all those in this single space, it's amazing how they all work together. I say this is one cozy, very real ("people really use this space" real) looking office.